Prior to an ordinance going before Town Council for consideration, a public notice is published on our website. The public notice will have the full text of the proposed ordinance, a summary of the subject matter, the meeting date and time at which the proposed ordinance is scheduled to be considered at Council.
Proposed ordinances are submitted for a first reading and public comment. If the ordinance is approved at first reading, the ordinance is then scheduled for a second and final reading at a subsequent meeting. A simple majority vote of the seated Council, a minimum of four votes, is required for passage and adoption on second reading.
Ordinances become effective 20 days following the date of adoption.